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Carefree of Colorado

 

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NTRODUCTION

 

Thank you for your recent purchase of the Freestyle Evolution awning.  We 
appreciate having the opportunity to do business with you.  Our customers are 
our top priority, and we strive for 100% satisfaction.  If you have any questions or 
concerns about this order, please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Check with your dealer to discover the products that can make your life more Carefree. 

The Carefree Freestyle Evolution awning is state of the art with lateral support arms that 
provides strength and functionality without interfering with coach sidewalls, custom 
graphics or equipment that may be mounted on the sidewalls. 

 

When retracted, the housing provides protection against the elements while 
the streamlined styling blends in with the RV sidewall and is a perfect 
complement to other Carefree products. 

 

The awnings are made with heavy duty construction including an all metal 
chassis. 

  The BT12 Wireless Control System with Bluetooth

®

 wireless technology 

offers unique features not available with a standard awning installation. 

 

Carefree Connects Mobile App – The app provides full and enhanced 
control of the awning using a smart phone or tablet.   The free app can 
be downloaded on any devices that support: 1) Current iOS or Android 
operating systems, and 2) Bluetooth low energy technology. 

 

Full Retract – When the awning is retracted, it retracts completely.  It is 
not necessary to hold the button when closing the awning. 

 

Full Extend – When the awning is extended, it extends completely.  It is 
not necessary to hold the button when opening the awning. 

  Auto-Retract – The awning can be set to automatically close when 

windy conditions occur with the optional BT Motion Sensor. 

  Remote Control – The operator can conveniently operate the awning 

from any location with the optional BT Remote key FOB. 

 
 

Special Note:  This manual provides a basic description of the product and the standard
operating controls provided by Carefree of Colorado.  Some Original Equipment
Manufacturers (OEM's) may alter or change the placement, style and/or functional
configuration of the switches.  If your controls do not match the style or description included,
contact the coach manufacturer for an accurate description. 

Summary of Contents for FREESTYLE EVOLUTION

Page 1: ...the System into Pairing Mode 10 Carefree Connects Mobile App 11 FAQs 12 The Indicator Light Blinks on the Control Box 12 The System Beeps and the Awning Retracts 12 The Remote Does Not Work 12 Manual Override 13 Awning Care 14 Fabric Care 14 Arm Noise 15 Adjusting the Pitch 15 Carefree Major Product Limited Warranty 16 Before operating the awning review the Owner s Manual The manual contains impor...

Page 2: ...eatures not available with a standard awning installation Carefree Connects Mobile App The app provides full and enhanced control of the awning using a smart phone or tablet The free app can be downloaded on any devices that support 1 Current iOS or Android operating systems and 2 Bluetooth low energy technology Full Retract When the awning is retracted it retracts completely It is not necessary t...

Page 3: ...r there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation betwe...

Page 4: ...awning BT12 Wireless Awning Control System and the Carefree Connects Mobile App are products of Carefree of Colorado located in Broomfield Colorado USA The information contained in or disclosed in this document is considered proprietary to Carefree of Colorado Every effort has been made to ensure that the information presented in the document is accurate and complete However Carefree of Colorado a...

Page 5: ...ause severe damage to the awning and or the vehicle If wind or extended periods of rain are expected roll up the awning NOTICE It is recommended that if leaving the RV unattended for a length of time retract the awning to avoid unexpected weather conditions NOTICE The Freestyle RM awning is a free standing self supporting lightweight awning with auto retraction Do not hang items from the awning or...

Page 6: ...in The awning will stop To CLOSE the awning Press and release the retract switch The awning will close completely To interrupt the awning retraction press and release the retract switch again The awning will stop When the awning is in the retracted rolled up position shut off the power switch to avoid accidentally extending the awning IGNITION LOCKOUT The BT12 Control System provides two options f...

Page 7: ...ing is extended the awning is not protected by the auto retract system Battery Replacement If the motion sensor batteries are low the awning will beep every 30 seconds when the power switch is ON and the awning will partially retract This continues until the batteries are replaced The awning operates normally after the batteries are replaced The motion sensor uses two 2 AAA alkaline batteries Batt...

Page 8: ...ime to extend the awning The awning will extend out to the full extension and stop automatically Retract Press and release The awning will retract and stop automatically when the awning is fully retracted LED Controls The LED controls are for white LED s wired through the BT12 Control Module Turn the awning lights switch to ON refer to page 8 The remote ON OFF button allows you to turn the awning ...

Page 9: ... have the LED s operated through a multiplexing control center The factory default for the lights is full bright When the light is adjusted with the BT Remote or the mobile app the system will remember the setting for the next time the lights are turned on RGB Color LEDs Select OEMs may offer RGB LEDs These are NOT controlled through the BT12 Control System These lights use a separate IR Infrared ...

Page 10: ...e Using the Switches 1 Turn the awning power switch to OFF 2 Press and hold the extend switch 3 While holding the extend switch turn the power switch ON 4 Continue to hold the extend switch for 3 seconds then release NOTES The awning will remain in pairing mode for 5 minutes The module will pair to the physically closest unpaired device first Repeat the pairing steps for each additional device Ref...

Page 11: ...refreeconnects The Carefree Connects Mobile App provides programmable controls and status readings for Real time open and close with the touch of a button Power your LED lights ON or OFF and adjust the LED brightness View the health of your awning and review status notifications Name your awning s Avoid confusion by having each awning identified with a unique name Adjust the motion sensitivity lev...

Page 12: ...placed The awning will operate normally after the batteries are replaced Battery replacement is described on page 7 THE REMOTE DOES NOT WORK Confirm that the remote is paired The module indicator light will blink when peripherals are attached see description above In the mobile app on the Peripherals Page confirm that the remote is connected Green indicates the remote is connected red indicates de...

Page 13: ...nsion and handle into the square drive hole inside the inner end cap 3 Turn the handle to match the direction arrows until the awning is retracted 4 Reinstall the outer cap NOTICE After closing the awning with the manual override the lead rail may move out from the case 1 4 1 2 This is normal and the awning is secure for travel until power is restored or repairs are completed Do not attempt to for...

Page 14: ...ent Water should be cold to lukewarm never more than 100 F Air dry only Never apply heat to the fabric Always allow the fabric to dry thoroughly before rolling up the awning MILDEW Mildew is a fungus growth that looks like dirt Vinyl coated polyester fabrics are mildew resistant because of a chemical biocide in the vinyl coating Under ordinary conditions mildew will not appear However in areas whe...

Page 15: ...he side of the arm case knuckles 2 For Original Configurations 2 1 Using an 8mm allen wrench loosen the 2 screws on the side of the case connector 2 2 Have a second person lift the lead rail to the desired height 2 3 When the pitch is set at the desired angle tighten the screws Torque to 25 30 ft lbs 3 For Current Configurations 3 1 Loosen the screw on the side of the case connector 3 2 Turn the 1...

Page 16: ...s OWNER MUST RETAIN THE ORIGINAL PROOF OF PURCHASE AND OR HAVE THE PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION ON FILE AT CAREFREE FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE Visit www carefreeofcolorado com for Warranty Duration Warranty Coverage and Exclusions Warranty Terms of Coverage and Warranty Claim Procedures Register your Carefree products on line at www carefreeofcolorado com IMPORTANT NOTI...

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